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A three-part Matthew Perry documentary has been criticised for offering a sanitised account of the Friends star’s life, relying heavily on family and long-time friends while revealing little beyond its familiar biography. The authorised series, The One About Matthew Perry, was made with access to private archives and members of Perry’s immediate family. But rather than examining the actor’s life in depth, it presents what amounts to a largely celebratory portrait of a performer who died from a drug overdose in 2023, aged 54. Directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Mary Robertson, the series follows Perry from his childhood through his…

The United States, the European Union and 30 countries have warned of a worsening famine risk in Sudan, calling for urgent action to prevent further deterioration in food security. In a joint statement, the governments urged Sudan’s warring parties to remove all obstacles to humanitarian assistance and allow aid to reach people in need. “Sudan is experiencing an alarming deterioration in its food security. The risk of famine in the coming months, as warned by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, needs urgent action,” the statement said. It added that the parties to the conflict bore “primary responsibility for alleviating…

The estimated net worths of the Sex and the City cast have been ranked, bringing together the show’s four central stars and several of its best-known recurring actors. Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon led the HBO dramedy, which first aired in 1998 and ran for six seasons until 2004. The series was created by Darren Star and based on Candace Bushnell’s newspaper column. The main cast went on to pursue a range of projects after the show, including films, theatre work, further television roles and a shoe line. The wider ranking also includes familiar faces…

A coastal flood advisory for the San Francisco Bay Area has been extended until 5pm on Friday, with water levels already exceeding those listed in published tide tables. The greatest threat is expected around the North Bay, where high tides could cause flooding in low-lying areas and along tidal waterways. Other parts of the Bay Area may also experience minor flooding. The National Weather Service said up to 2.1ft of inundation above ground level was possible in vulnerable shoreline areas, including parts of San Pablo Bay and San Francisco Bay. It warned that high tides could affect low-lying infrastructure, trigger…

Peter V’landys has subpoenaed former NSW minister Brad Hazzard in an attempt to obtain confidential submissions and communications that could identify critics who spoke about him during a government review of the racing industry. The demand forms part of V’landys’ defamation proceedings against racing website The Thoroughbred Report and its owner, Vicky Leonard. It seeks material held by Hazzard, who was commissioned by the Minns government to examine the $3.3 billion thoroughbred racing industry. Hazzard, a former NSW attorney-general and health minister, interviewed dozens of industry participants before submitting his report in July. The review has not been made public.…

A public split has emerged among conservative commentators over support for former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, with News24 colleagues Andrew Bolt and Peta Credlin taking sharply different positions. The disagreement became more visible after Bolt criticised what he called a publicity campaign on Roberts-Smith’s behalf and disclosed that he had been approached by a lobbying firm seeking to arrange a meeting with the decorated veteran. Bolt also said an intermediary had urged him to attack Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie, whose long-running dispute with Roberts-Smith dates back to their time in the Special Air Service Regiment. Hastie gave evidence against his…

Europe’s dependence on China for antibiotics has become a threat to public health and security, according to the chief executive of Sandoz, one of the last remaining producers of the medicines in Europe. Richard Saynor said the continent risked becoming reliant on Asian suppliers as Chinese manufacturers strengthened their dominance of the global market for antibiotic ingredients. “We’re now the last remaining penicillin manufacturer left in the Western world,” Saynor said. “Do you really want to be in a world where all of your antibiotics come from Asian suppliers? I don’t think you do.” Sandoz operates a €150 million factory…

Paris Saint-Germain have joined Real Madrid in a growing contest to sign Manchester United academy prospect JJ Gabriel, with the 16-year-old’s future expected to become clearer ahead of the January transfer window. Gabriel has reportedly decided that he wants to leave Old Trafford in search of a more defined route into senior football. Real Madrid are still considered among the leading contenders, but PSG have now intensified their efforts to secure his signature. PSG challenge Real Madrid for JJ Gabriel Reports indicate that the French champions and Real Madrid have moved ahead of Barcelona and Bayern Munich in the race…

Nearly 300 parking spaces have been removed along a road in San Rafael, California, after a resurfacing project introduced a buffered bike lane – a change residents say they were not properly warned about. The work on Point San Pedro Road was intended to improve safety for cyclists, pedestrians and drivers. But the new layout has triggered a backlash from neighbours in the Marin County area, where sections of the road have been restriped and parking restrictions are being introduced. The roughly three-mile project runs from San Rafael High School to beyond Biscayne Drive and is being delivered jointly by…

An Australian holiday park group has issued an urgent warning to customers after a data security breach resulted in fraudulent emails and messages being sent. The breach is linked to the group’s booking software provider. Customers are being alerted after the unauthorised activity led to communications intended to deceive recipients. The holiday park operator has warned customers to remain vigilant as it responds to the incident.